I talk honestly and openly about my experiences with mental illness, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome through the lens of feminism, fat acceptance and process theology. I also do recipe and book reviews. My mission is to spread the message that hope is always real for a better life, despite living in a world that is often very harsh.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Psalm 27

Psalm 27

The Holy One is my flashlightAnd it shows me my salvation. If I follow it, then why fear?The Holy One is my foundationAnd my life is built upon it. If I live there, then why fear?Some people are like the flesh-eating bacteria-Only they want to feed upon my soul.Even in the midst of war,When I am surrounded by the soul-terrorists, I will stand firm and shine bright.

I do ask to stay inside my house made of love.Let me stay there all of my life.I only want to surround myself in beauty Instead of hate.I want to stay in safety Instead of fear.

I know my house is really your house.I know I am protected by your love.Therefore I will drown out the shrieks of sorrowWith my songs of joy.

Like the game “Marco Polo” When I call out your name Please respond.I listen with my heartAnd I want to see your face.I search everywhere- Shine your light upon it!Do not reject me like my imperfect parents, But stay and support me forever.Unlike my other teachers Teach me to follow Your truth.For the soul-terrorists breathe out death,But you fill me with life!

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I'm a fierce smashing-the-patriarchy Christian feminist spreading the word that hope is real for people with mental health and chronic pain challenges. I do NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations, endorse Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) and baking cupcakes. I am in recovery from borderline personality disorder, an eating disorder and bipolar II. I work on managing my anxiety. I consider myself living in recovery, because mental illness and chronic pain no longer control my life.
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